Swiss Automation Inc.

Millstone Medical Outsourcing Reaches 600-Employee Milestone

Posts year-over-year growth of 16% in its 20th year of business.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.23.21

FDA Approves Daytime Treatment for Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Signifier Medical’s proprietary therapy eXciteOSA is the first and only daytime genioglossal (tongue) muscle-neurostimulation technology approved in the U.S.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.23.21

Masimo Releases softFlow High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy in U.S.

Provides respiratory support for patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Trademark Plastics Inc. Partners with MedAccred

Reaffirms its commitment to complete quality assurance.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.19.21

Flywheel Secures $15 Million in Series B Funding

The funding will allow the company to deepen its presence in the life sciences and AI markets.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.19.21

FDA Clears B-Secur's HeartKey EKG/ECG Technology

The product's algorithms can be quickly integrated in semiconductors for devices in the medtech, health monitoring, and wellness sectors.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.19.21

Diagnostics

Study Validates Vocalis Health’s COVID-19 Screening Tool

VocalisCheck obtains CE mark approval for medical use.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21

Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis Treatment to Create Huge Market Potential for TAVR Devices

Up to 53 percent of adult patients with diagnosed severe aortic stenosis are estimated to have bicuspid valve anatomy.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21

Quidel Opens New Manufacturing Facility to Boost COVID-19 Antigen Test Production

New plant aims to reach a run rate of 600 million QuickVue tests per year by the end of 2021.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21

Cardiovascular

Shockwave Medical’s Sonic Pressure Wave Therapy Receives Pre-Market Approval

Technology approved to treat calcified coronary plaque.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21

Cardiovascular

Medtronic Recalls Unused Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft Systems

Informs physicians to cease use of the device until further notice.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.17.21

FDA Appoints its First Cybersecurity Director

University of Michigan associate professor to serve a one-year term within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.21

Rapid Growth Expected for Global Smart Syringe Market

Sector is estimated to swell 11.3 percent annually through 2027.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.17.21

4 Trends Driving Medical Manufacturing in 2021

Manufacturers across the sector had to manage disruptions last year, but economists say recovery may begin soon.

Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized 02.16.21

Qosina and EcoVadis Set to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability for Medical, Pharma and Beauty

Qosina Corp. has partnered with EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings

SpectraWAVE Announces $13.2 Million Series A-2 Financing

Funds will accelerate the development of its intracoronary imaging technology and support a regulatory filing.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.16.21

J. Knipper and Company Adds to its Executive Team

Trio is charged with launching the company's third-party logistics (3PL) unit for 2021.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.16.21

Diagnostics

BD Earns EUA, CE Mark for Combo SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A+B Test

Also shows ability to detect U.K., South African variants of COVID-19.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.12.21

Fast Setting, Two Component Epoxy Color Coded for Proper Mixing

Master Bond EP51CC is a two component, fast setting epoxy with a color coding system where Part A is white and Part B is black.

The 8 Major Types of PPE Supply Chain Fraud

Medical device manufacturers need to be aware of what’s happening within the space if they are making protection equipment themselves.

Richie M. Hecker, Managing Director, TS Health Supplies Division, Traction & Scale LLC 02.10.21

FDA Clears Rapid Acoustic Pulse Technology for Use in Cellulite

The RAP device induces mechanical disruption in fibrous structures, such as the septae contributing to dimples in cellulite.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Refurbished Medical Imaging Equipment Market to be Worth $21.14 Billion By 2027

The market's growth will be driven primarily by increasing demand for cost-effective medical imaging equipment.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Digital Health

Evolving Trends in the Medical and Orthopedic Devices Industry

There are a number of areas worth keeping an eye on within medtech in 2021 and beyond.

Jacqueline Trovato, Healthcare/Legal Writer 02.09.21

Diagnostics

ProPhase Labs Begins Saliva-Based, Viral RT-PCR Multiplex-Testing

System can be used for COVID-19, Influenza A & B, and other viruses.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.09.21

Diagnostics

SmartBreast Corp. Acquires Discover NM750b from GE Healthcare

Will manufacture, market, and distribute the Molecular Breast Imaging scanner.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.09.21

Cardiovascular

Vascular Perfusion Solutions' VP.S Encore Cardiac Transport Device Wins Breakthrough Status

Enables preserving of vascularized tissue for eight hours.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.09.21

Cardiovascular

Study Links 79 Percent Survival Rate to Impella 5.5 With SmartAssist

Data show an 86 percent survival rate for cardiomyopathy cardiogenic shock patients.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.08.21

Diagnostics

Avacta Group and Mologic Enter Commercial Partnership

Aims to accelerate to market Avacta’s SARS-CoV-2 antigen test and support testing in low and middle income countries.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.08.21

Kardium Receives $115 Million in New Financing for Afib Treatment

Money will be used to accelerate commercial growth of the Globe System across Europe.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.04.21

Contract Manufacturing

Use Vertical Integration to Increase Productivity, Drive Innovation

The concept of vertical integration is simple: a company combining two or more stages of production that would normally be operated by separate companies.

Ryan Lipe, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, MGS 02.03.21

Perspectives on Post-Pandemic: Expect Supply Chain Security to Increase

Dr. Mark Ostwald of Freudenberg Medical speaks to the changes to the supply chain as well as the benefits realized in communication options.

Dr. Mark Ostwald, President—Minimally Invasive Solutions and Europe, Freudenberg Medical 02.03.21

Testing

Element Material Technology Acquires Avomeen

Strengthens its life sciences business unit in North America.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.03.21

Surgical

J&J Granted FDA Approval for Monofocal IOL

TECNIS Eyhance and TECNIS Eyhance Toric II IOLs help treat cataract patients.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.03.21

A Blueprint for Reducing Medtech Industry's Carbon Footprint

Global warming impact of “single-use” medical devices can be halved by using reprocessed products.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.03.21

Stericycle Settles Environmental Violations at Its Medical Waste Incinerator

Agreement includes Supplemental Environmental Project to provide low-emitting school buses to local school district.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.01.21

Patient Monitoring

Hillrom Buys EarlySense's Contact-Free Continuous Monitoring Tech

EarlySense's contact-free continuous monitoring, analytics tech was integrated into the Centrella Smart+ med-surg bed.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.01.21

Global Ventilators Market to Reach $1.6 Billion by 2030

But the sector is forecast to experience a downturn this year.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.01.21

Cardiovascular

Medtronic's DiamondTemp Ablation System Gains FDA Approval

Treats patients with recurrent, symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation unresponsive to drug therapy.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.29.21

India's NIPT Testing Market Driven by Demand for Non-Invasive Genetic Assessments

Not surprisingly, the market lost value last year due to COVID-19.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence Welcomes New Advisory Board Additions

The new members represent a cross-section of industry, government, research institutions, and non-profit agencies.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Nonin Medical Adds Four New Board Members

Healthcare industry leaders to support the company's next phase of growth.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Diagnostics

Spectrum Solutions Collaborates with UCLA School of Dentistry

Commences study on using saliva in early lung cancer detection and analysis.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.27.21

FDA Clears 3D Acellular Dermal Matrix

The technology is supported by more than 150 peer-reviewed published articles.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.27.21

Molding

Medtech Makers: Material Science for Micromolding

Patrick Haney of MTD Micro Molding shares his expertise and helps clarify value of understanding the reaction materials experience.

Signia Appoints New President

New executive most recently worked for Essilor of America.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Boosts Disease Monitoring Capabilities

Public health officials need to stress the importance of mass testing and contact tracing even with several vaccines approved.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

Data Show Porex's Medical Device Filtration Materials Protect Against Virus, Bacteria Spread

Company initiates VFE testing for its porous polymer-based materials; results show components protect against certain aerosolized viruses.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.22.21

Endoscopic Hemostasis Devices Market Valued at $730 Million

Value has driven by the recent approval of new devices.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.22.21

Henry Schein Buys Majority Interest in Prism Medical Products

PRISM will operate as a subsidiary of Henry Schein Medical and will be managed separately as an individual division.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.22.21

TPI Partners with Zeiss

Enables TPI to deliver 3D X-Ray Measurement capabilities for Quality Assurance for its clients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.21.21

Neurent Medical Closes $25 Million Series B Financing

Supports the expansion of the company’s clinical and commercial operations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.21.21

Alcon Releases PRECISION1 for Astigmatism Contact Lenses in U.S.

The daily disposable, silicone hydrogel contact lens for astigmatism will roll out concurrently worldwide beginning in February.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Eitan Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Sapphire Infusion System

Upgraded infusion system provides advanced performance and customization capabilities within hospital, pre-hospital and ambulatory environments.

Eitan Medical 01.20.21

Diagnostics

High-Volume COVID Antigen Test Receives FDA EUA

Ortho’s Vitros can run up to 130 tests per hour and helps address testing backlogs, supply shortages, and delayed results.

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics 01.13.21

CMS Expedites Breakthrough Device Access; Industry Applauds

New rule creates an accelerated Medicare coverage pathway for innovative products that the FDA deems ‘breakthrough.’

MPO Staff 01.13.21

Patient Monitoring

Unique Contact Lens Sensor System & Manufacturing Process Developed

New multifunctional lens can provide diversified signals from eyes.

Surrey University 01.12.21

Researchers Receive Funding to Develop Smart Vaccine Device

New smart patch will deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its efficacy through monitoring the body's associated response.

Swansea University 01.12.21

Diagnostics

Olympus and Hitachi Sign Five-Year Contract

Will jointly develop Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems.

Olympus Corporation 01.11.21

MGS Acquires Formteknik

Expands the MGS team to 1,500 employees, with 11 facilities globally.

MGS 01.08.21

Diagnostics

CareDx Partners with IDbyDNA

Will develop AlloID, a transplant patient-specific metagenomic infectious disease test platform.

Globe Newswire 01.08.21

Sera Prognostics Partners with Anthem and HealthCore

Aims to improve outcomes for preterm babies.

Globe Newswire 01.08.21

Solvay Partners With PrinterPrezz on 3D Printing for Medical Devices

Companies are collaborating on 3D printing selective laser sintering (SLS) solutions for implants and other medical devices.

Solvay 01.08.21

Diagnostics

Quantitative Transmission Ultrasound Outperforms Mammography

QT Imaging completes first-in-human study of transmission ultrasound as a new imaging technology for breast health screening.

PRNewswire 01.07.21

Neurological

BioSerenity Achieves FDA Clearance for Wearable Device System

Neuronaute EEG System and IceCap bring comprehensive remote electroencephalography monitoring services to people living with neurological disorders.

PRNewswire 01.07.21

Vesper Medical Announces First Enrollment in the VIVID Trial

Company initiates pivotal clinical study for next-generation deep venous stent.

Vesper Medical 01.06.21

Acutus Medical Launches AcQBlate Force Sensing Ablation System in Europe

Gold-tipped force sensing ablation catheter earns CE Mark.

Globe Newswire 01.06.21

Chronic Disease | Diagnostics

Hologic to Buy Cancer Test Maker Biotheranostics for $230M

Accelerates Hologic’s entry into the oncology growth market, provides new lab capabilities.

Business Wire 01.06.21

Thyroid Function Tests Market in India to Reach $125 Million in 2025

Thyroid stimulation hormone tests are expected to account for more than 75 percent of the market.

GlobalData 01.06.21

Diagnostics

EKF Introduces Accurate Quantitative COVID-19 Antibody Test Kit

The test kit is one of first to detect both the presence and precise levels of COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies.

EKF Diagnostics 01.05.21

3D/Additive Manufacturing

Researchers Develop New Combined Process for 3D Printing

Enables active medical agents to be incorporated into pharmaceutical products or luminous liquids to be integrated into materials.

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg 12.18.20

FOREFRONT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES UNIQUELY-DESIGNED COVID-19 TEST SWAB

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New Global Headquarters for Freudenberg Medical

The 37,000 sq. ft. Beverly, Mass. location is equipped with ISO Class 8 cleanrooms for medical molding and assembly.

CM&B Inc. 12.17.20

Impact of COVID-19 on the Medtech Supply Chain

Agility, reliability, and resiliency all describe objectives of a company’s supply chain management system.

Joe McBeth, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Jabil 12.16.20

PTC to Acquire SaaS PLM Leader Arena Solutions

PTC reaffirms its cash flow targets for fiscal year 2021.

PR Newswire 12.16.20

Mike on Medtech: Communicating with the FDA

Mike Drues and Sean Fenske discuss methods of communicating with the agency and share best practices for doing so.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.15.20

Cardiovascular

Innovative Health Obtains Patent for Microlumen Reprocessing Technology

Paves the way for future innovation in the field by the company.

Innovative Health Inc. 12.11.20

Cardiovascular

Abbott Launches OCT Virtual Reality Training for Cardiologists

VR training improved cath lab staff learning engagement by 45 percent, knowledge retention by 72 percent.

Abbott Laboratories 12.09.20

Diversified Plastics Appoints Engineering Manager

New executive has nearly 30 years of experience serving in leadership positions in a range of industries.

Diversified Plastics Inc. 12.09.20

BellaSeno Establishes High-Throughput Additive Manufacturing Facility for Resorbable Implants

Manufacturing at the facility will be based on the no-touch approach to significantly improve the safety and sterility of medical implants.

BellaSeno GmbH 12.09.20

Sofwave Medical Granted CE Mark for Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction Device

Company's device also received regulatory approval from the Medical Device Division of the Israeli Ministry of Health.

PR Newswire 12.09.20

Chronic Disease

Medtronic Launches Pediatric/Neonatal Acute Dialysis Machine

The Carpediem system is designed to treat patients requiring renal replacement therapy weighing between 2.5 and 10 kilograms (5.5 to 22 pounds).

PR Newswire 12.08.20

Materials

DURECT to Sell LACTEL Absorbable Polymer to Evonik for $15M

Expands Evonik's position as a global CDMO for drug delivery solutions.

PR Newswire 12.08.20

Survey Finds On-Site Inspections Plummeted by 93 Percent

Findings from Greenlight Guru survey reveal internal divides within organizations are making medical device companies less competitive.

Greenlight Guru 12.08.20

Patient Monitoring

Medtech Matters: Talking Medtech with Joe Mullings

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Joe Mullings, medtech recruiter and host of TrueFuture, about what’s got him excited in the medtech space.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.08.20

Molding

A 'Trial and Error' Approach to Micromolded Parts

The medical industry's stringent requirements makes innovation difficult for injection-molded components.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.07.20

Diagnostics

CRISPR-Based COVID-19 Test Uses Smartphone Camera

The rapid, one-step mobile test could help combat the pandemic and fully reopen communities.

PR Newswire 12.07.20

Digital Health

Expert Roundup: Achieving Success in the 2021 Medical Device Landscape

Industry experts share their advice on factors medical device manufacturers need to consider for the coming year to stay ahead.

Nick Tippmann, Vice President Of Marketing, Greenlight Guru 12.04.20

Molding

Tooling Precision is Key to Micromolding Success

Tool quality dictates part quality for all sizes of medical components.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.03.20

Motion Dynamics Acquires ViaMed Holdings

Enables Motion Dynamics to provide a broader range of capabilities, products, and services.

Motion Dynamics LLC 12.03.20

3D Systems, Veterans Health Administration Collaborate to Improve Patient Care

Additive manufacturing solutions at the point of care aim to foster innovation and enhance patient care.

3D Systems 12.03.20

Patient-Level Data Confirm Safety Profile of Stellarex Low-Dose, Drug-Coated Balloon

No difference in mortality between patients treated with Philips' Stellarex drug-coated balloon and those treated with percutaneous angioplasty.

Royal Philips 12.03.20

Cardiovascular

LivaNova to Sell Heart Valve Biz to Gyrus Capital for $73M

Enables company to sharpen its focus within primary platforms, neuromodulation and cardiovascular.

Business Wire 12.03.20

TRIMEDX Acquires Centurion Service Group

Expands TRIMEDX’s comprehensive clinical asset management solution.

TRIMEDX 12.02.20

Wytech Industries Names Henry Burmeister as CFO

Complex specialty core wire manufacturer adds to its management team.

Wytech Industries 12.02.20

Foxx Life Sciences Appoints SVP of Global Sales and Business Development

Mark Robillard brings industry knowledge and experience in all facets of the life science tools industry.

Foxx Life Sciences 12.01.20

RSNA News: Royal Philips Introduces Patient Management System

Offers personalized care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Philips 11.30.20

Diagnostics

RSNA News: Siemens Introduces Cios Flow Mobile C-arm System

Easy-to-use system helps make surgical interventions more efficient and patient-friendly.

Siemens Healthineers 11.30.20

Molding

Smaller Cavity Features Not Always Sensible for Micromolded Products

Though the need to reduce size is crucial, small cavity characteristics may be challenging to reproduce in volume.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.24.20

Tubing & Extrusion

On Line Controls Celebrates 40 Years

The firm manufactures MicroAir technologies for tubing extrusion.

On Line Controls Inc. 11.24.20

R&D & Design

New Project-Based Rapid Precision Prototyping Program

Your First Step Is the Most Important

Chronic Disease

Increasing Comfort for Chemotherapy Patients

Leveraging a freelance researcher in bringing the Chemo Mouthpiece to market—A case study.

Ramya Sriram, Digital Content Manager, Kolabtree 11.24.20

Cardiovascular

Draper Develops Noncontact ECG Sensor

Enables direct measurement of the heart’s three-dimensional (3D) bioelectric field.

Draper 11.24.20

Highly Flexible UV Curable Adhesive Meets ISO 10993-5 Standard for Cytotoxicity

Product: UV15X-6Med-2LV

Reducing Exposure During Customer Audits

Two audit streamlining methods are highlighted to help suppliers reduce exposure from outside visitors associated with customer audits.

Nicolle Cannon, Founder/CEO, Cannon Quality Group 11.23.20

Cardiovascular

VitalConnect Lanches VitalPatch RTM Cardiac Monitoring Solution

Monitors for 21 cardiac arrhythmias through a unique AI-based ECG analysis solution and captures data on four key vital signs.

Business Wire 11.23.20

Chronic Disease | Patient Monitoring

FDA OKs Baxter's Homechoice Claria with Sharesource

Sharesource is a two-way remote patient management platform for patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Business Wire 11.23.20

First Patient Enrolled in NovaSignal's Intelligent Ultrasound Clinical Trial

The FDA-cleared NovaGuide is designed to autonomously locate major blood vessels and assess blood flow.

Globe Newswire 11.23.20

Patient Monitoring

CE Mark Granted for Automated Glycemic Control and Continuous Diagnostics System

PrecisionOne provides automated glucose regulation and real-time analysis of blood chemistry values for critical care patients.

PR Newswire 11.23.20

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS NAMES PTI Engineered Plastics

A WINNER OF THE DETROIT TOP WORKPLACES 2020 AWARD

Machine Solutions Acquires Beahm Designs

Expands its catalog of catheter manufacturing equipment and broadens its engineering resources.

Machine Solutions Inc. 11.20.20

Chronic Disease

Varian Begins First Human Trial of FLASH Therapy for Cancer

ProBeam particle accelerator was modified to enable radiation therapy delivery at ultra-high dose rates.

PR Newswire 11.20.20

Diagnostics

GE Healthcare Pioneers Photon Counting CT with Prismatic Sensors Buy

Gains Deep Silicon detector technology for photon counting computed tomography (PCCT).

Business Wire 11.20.20

New Study Validates the Efficacy of Ethicon’s LINXReflux Management System

LINX eliminated daily dependance on acid-reflux medications in 79% of GERD patients.

Ethicon 11.20.20

Molding

Miniaturization of Medical Devices Creating Big Assembly Challenges

Extremely tight tolerances leave no room for error.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.20.20

Graham Partners Acquires Teamvantage, CMD, Paradigme

Will provide operational resources to foster a strong growth trajectory for the companies.

Teamvantage 11.19.20

Cardiovascular

CARMAT Receives Funding to Conduct Artificial Heart Study in France

Two-thirds of the study's total cost will be financed by the French state.

CARMAT 11.19.20

The Big Challenges of Medical Device Miniaturization

Demand for micro-sized products is prompting micromolders to develop new processes and methods that are outside the norm of standard injection molding.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.17.20

Diagnostics

Lens-Free Microendoscope Generates High Quality Images

It also doesn't require movement to focus on objects at different depths.

Johns Hopkins University 12.10.19

Cardiovascular | Materials | Tubing & Extrusion

CVC Manufactured from Special Urethane Material that Becomes Softer in the Body

Optimized design of central venous catheters reduces risk of complications.

Flexan 11.18.19

Patient Monitoring

MRI Maps Could Boost Availability of Drugs as Implants

New method uses an MRI to noninvasively see how an implant design affects the amount of a drug released into the body.

Kayla Wiles, Purdue University 11.14.19

Packaging & Sterilization | Surgical

FDA OKs GI Scientific's Single-Use Duodenoscope Protective Device

Provides a sterile disposable barrier to protect from patient-to-patient cross-contamination.

Business Wire 10.25.19

Machining & Laser Processing

Challenge Machine Becomes ISO Certified

Meets the stringent requirements of ISO 13485:2016.

Challenge Machine & Manufacturing 10.16.19

Study to Assess Hand-Held Non-Surgical Device for Kidney Stone Therapy

The clinical trial will assess the safety and effectiveness of breaking up kidney stones using acoustic energy.

University of California San Diego Health 10.15.19

Surgical

FDA OKs Apyx Medical's Plasma/RF Handpiece

The sterile, single-use electrosurgical device delivers RF energy to cut, coagulate, and ablate soft tissue.

Business Wire 10.14.19

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Machining & Laser Processing

Vaupell Expands Its Service Offerings

Addresses industry demands with new technology.

Vaupell 10.07.19

Cardiovascular | Electronics | Neurological | Patient Monitoring

Stretchable Wireless Sensor Could Monitor Cerebral Aneurysm Healing

The device is believed to be the first demonstration of aerosol jet 3D printing to produce an implantable, stretchable sensing system for wireless monitoring.

John Toon,, Georgia Tech 08.30.19

3D/Additive Manufacturing | Cardiovascular | Molding | Surgical

'Indirect 4D Printing' Builds Stents 40x Smaller Than Previously Possible

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for producing malleable microstructures.

ETH Zurich 08.09.19

Electronics | Surgical

Tiny Biodegradable Circuit Releases Painkillers Inside the Body

The biodegradable implant would release a local anesthetic on-demand over several days.

Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne 08.08.19

Methods Machine Tools Launches FANUC RoboDrill ecoPLUS

ecoPLUS is a new addition to the RoboDrill eco line.

Methods Machine Tools 08.05.19

Cardiovascular | Electronics | Patient Monitoring

Soft Wearable Health Monitor Uses Stretchable Electronics

The soft and conformable monitor can broadcast ECG, heart/respiratory rate, and motion activity data as much as 15 meters to a portable recording device.

John Toon, Georgia Tech

Molding